Good news for anyone travelling to France with their dog: dogs are allowed at ZooParc de Beauval. But there are clear rules to know before you go, as many territories are off limits. Here is everything you need to prepare your visit with your dog.
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🐕 Are dogs allowed at ZooParc de Beauval?
Yes, dogs are allowed at ZooParc de Beauval. They are the only pets admitted. Cats and other pets are not accepted.
However, your dog's access is limited to part of the park. Several areas are strictly off limits, for safety reasons.
🚫 Areas off limits to dogs
According to the ZooParc, dogs are not allowed in:
- The tropical greenhouses (gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees, birds, koalas)
- The Equatorial Dome
- The show areas (Les Maîtres des Airs and L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer)
- Le Nuage de Beauval cable car
- The North American Territory
- The Heights of China (giant pandas and red pandas)
In practice, that is a significant part of the park, including the giant pandas. One of you will need to stay outside these areas with the dog while the other visits.
♿ Guide and assistance dogs
Guide dogs and assistance dogs accompanying people with disabilities are admitted to the ZooParc. Some areas remain off limits, but the ZooParc's own pages differ:
- Its FAQ mentions only the walk-through areas of the Equatorial Dome, where visitors share the space with the bats
- Its practical information page mentions the tropical greenhouses, the Heights of China and the Equatorial Dome
Check with the ZooParc before your visit (+33 2 54 75 50 00). More on accessibility: ZooParc de Beauval accessibility.
🏠 Leaving your dog in kennels
The ZooParc lists a boarding kennel nearby: Au Paradis du Doggy, rue de la Grand Chardon, 41110 Seigy, about 5 minutes from the ZooParc, tel. +33 6 28 81 31 99.
Book in advance, especially in high season. Another option: take turns, with one adult staying with the dog outside the park while the others visit.
🏨 Dogs in the Beauval hotels
Dogs are accepted in the Beauval hotels for €20 per animal per night. Compare them in our Beauval hotels comparison.
A dog-friendly stay near the ZooParc
Beauval hotels accept dogs (€20 per night).
✅ Tips if you visit with your dog
- Keep your dog on a short lead at all times in the park
- Never leave your dog in the car, even in mild weather, even with a window open. The ZooParc warns that the heat can be fatal
- Plan your turns: if there are two adults, one stays with the dog while the other visits the off-limits areas, then swap
- Bring water for your dog: a day at a zoo is stimulating and tiring
- Watch your dog's reactions: the sight and smell of wild animals can cause intense excitement
See also: Beauval tickets and prices 2026 | our visiting tips | opening times | planning checklist
Information checked on zoobeauval.com/en on 8 October 2026.